| H5 III.iii.23 | [King Henry to citizens of Harfleur, of wickedness] When down the hill he holds his fierce career |
| LLL V.ii.482 | [Boyet to Berowne, of recent events] Full merrily / Hath this brave manage, this career, been run |
| MA V.i.133 | [Benedick to Claudio] I shall meet your wit in the career [i.e. at full charge] |
| R2 I.ii.49 | [Duchess of Gloucester to John of Gaunt] if misfortune miss the first career |